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1. retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport Therefore you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is J still ON Close the display panel to protect the keyboard and display panel Operating Environment Since users are likely to maintain the same posture for a long period of time when using the computer they will be exhausted more easily if compared with other users engaged in other general operations This section will illustrate the suggested posture and the operating environment for the use of the computer Health Management Take a 2 to 3 minute break every 30 minutes after you have operated the machine for a long time Sedentariness will also cause stress Do some gentle gymnastics during your break for recreation When you have symptoms such as eyestrain sleepiness dizziness stiff in the shoulders or numbness of the wrists or hands have a rest right away In case these symptoms remain the next day please contact your doctor as soon as possible ee Introducing the Notebook PC User s Guide ea SSS SSS a Se Posture When You Are Using the Computer Please use the computer with your body relaxed and with a good sitting posture For this please pay attention to the following tips e Adjust the height of the desk and the chair to look down from a position a little bit higher than the screen e Adjust the chair until you can lean your back closel2. ee y User s Guide Getting Started Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device s such as the hard disk The light flashes proportional to the access time Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with built in wireless LAN and or built in Bluetooth When the built in wireless LAN and or built in Bluetooth is enabled this indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC Operating System This Notebook PC may offer its customers the choice of a pre installed operating system such as Windows Vista amp Windows 7 The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system Support Software On selected models only This Notebook PC comes with a driver CD DVD s optional that provides drivers and applications to enable hardware features extend functionality help manage your Notebook PC or add functionality not provided by the native operating system The driver CD DVD s does not include the operating system itself Note Some of the Notebook PC s components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two button and scrolling knob P
3. selected finger will get highlighted with Blue colour Click Next 4 29 User s Guide Using the Notebook PC 8 Swipe the finger for five times to register that finger 9 Once the finger print is registered successfully the finger that you registered will appear Green on the screen 10 Click Finish 11 You can repeat the process to register any other finger that you wish to register 12 Restart the computer 13 Double click the finger print icon in the taskbar E she Warning Fingerprint Enrollment Note that it is strongly recommended that you enroll more than one finger in case of injury etc IE AutoLogin SecureLock v User Settings Help amp Reference Exit 14 Swipe your registered finger over the reader 15 It will show the Finger Print menu as shown in the figure 16 For more information use the Help amp Reference option provided in the Finger Print menu 4 20 User s Guide Using the Notebook PC HOTFINGER To specify shortcut Fingerprints for specific program Set HotFinger 1 On Finger Registration Wizard Left click to one of the registered we finger green finger as shown choose the Hot Finger from menu i J E 2 From the Hot Finger Settings you can add your AutoLogin J 7 Favorites Programs i os 3 Finally the registered HotFinger will appear in Green colour with IE icon as Aa shown in the figure W ly Delete HotFinger yy X 1 Right Click on the HotFi
4. Options The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard Under the windows Mobility Center Windows environment which allows the battery to accurately report the Show System icons amount of charge left in the battery A fully charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features your general work gma habits the CPU and system memory size Curent power par PowerGeutxtetnment FST AM Right click the battery icon To check the remaining battery power move your cursor over the power Cursor over the battery lconwithaur icon The power icon is a battery when not using AC power and a plug power adapter when using AC power Click on the icon for more information and settings ap eeen corios Current power plan PowertGear Entertainment os Note Cursor over the battery icon with If you ignore the low battery warning eventually the Notebook PC enters t ca suspend mode Windows default settings Warning Suspend to RAM STR does not last long when the battery power is depleted Suspend to Disk STD is not the same as power OFF STD requires a small amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply e g removing both the power adapter and battery pack Remaining Battery power may be shown in terms of percentage or hours and these units may vary depending u
5. User s Guide Getting Started a a oe ees Installing and Removing the battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed use the following procedures to install the battery pack amp Important Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON as this may result in the loss of working data To Install the battery Pack To remove the battery pack ET eo o MN 5o yo p amp Important Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with the Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC ee ET User s Guide Getting Started Warning For safety reasons DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts and DO not disassemble the battery If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact HCL authorised service center B Note To achieve optimal battery performance you may need to do a battery calibration ata 3 month interval To do this Fully charge the battery Fully discharge the battery in idle mode till it shutdown Fully charge the battery again User s Guide Getting Started See a eee as ee ees Checking Battery Power Power
6. always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country With the AC power cord connected to the AC DC adapter connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet preferably with surge protection and then connect the DC plug to the Notebook PC Connecting the AC DC adapter to the AC outlet first allows you to test the AC outlet s power and the AC DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC The power LED on the adapter lights up ifthe power is within accepted ranges en Ca User s Guide Getting Started a Important Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC s adapter to power other electrical devices If there is smoke burning scent or extreme heat coming from the AC DC adapter seek servicing You may damage both your battery pack and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC DC adapter 9 Note This Notebook PC may come with a three prong plug You must use a groundedAC outlet to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC th Warning The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use be sure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together A fully charged pack will provide few hours of battery life
7. connector side first and label side up Standard Express cards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted 3 Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the Express card Usually connectors can only be inserted in one orientation Look for a sticker icon or marking on one side of the connector representing the top side User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Be sure the ExpressCard is level when inserting Removing an Expansion Card The Express Card slot does not have an eject button Press the Express Card inwards and release to eject the Express Card Carefully pull the ejected Express Card out of the socket Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc h AN 1 While the Notebook PC s power is ON press 2 Gently pull on the drive s front panel and slide the drive s eject button and the tray will eject the tray completely out Be careful not to touch out partially the Optical drive lens and other mechanisms Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Cont 1 Hole the disc by the edge and face the disc s 2 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive printed side up Push down on both sides of will begin reading the table of contents TOC the disc s center until the disc snaps onto the on the disc When the drive stops the disc is hub The hub should be higher than the ready to be used disc
8. pins is smaller than the RJ 45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable The internal modem supports up to 56K V 90 transfers The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters amp Important The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington compatible Notebook PC security products These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved User s Guide Getting Started Chapter 3 Getting Started Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts the power adapter and the battery power system The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC DC adapter That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters Different countries may require to connect the provided Indian standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages It is
9. to the Windows Power Options menu and enable the features you prefer Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel The Wireless LAN modules cannot be detected The modules are off Check the LED indicator and or function key indicator to see if the WLAN switch is on or off If the LED indicator is off then press the Fn F2 WLAN key combination s in order to enable the modules
10. web navigation Fingerprint Scanner on selected models The built in fingerprint scanner allows use of security software using your fingerprint as your identification key Status indicators front Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions See indicator details in Chapter 3 Getting started en CE User s Guide Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Express Card Slot on selected models One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one Express Card 34mm This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2 0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards USB Port 2 0 1 1 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers and scanners e connected in a series up to 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 USB A allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with some peripherals acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer E SATA Port External SATA or ESATA allows external connection of Serial ATA devices originally designed fo
11. AKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC To prevent possible overheating of the computer s DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work DO NOT use your notebook computer under processor make sure you don t block the openings DO NOT press or touch the display panel surfaces harsh conditions provided for ventilation S DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic DO NOT expose to direct sunlight DO NOT use or store in extreme and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it fields temperatures LET Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity DO NOT tamper with the batteries Keep them by keeping it away fromA C and heating vents e expose the computer to rain or DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat away Om idrar P If you are traveling with your computer DO NOT expose to dust and or corrosive DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids remember to carry it as hand luggage Do not chemicals pick up or hold your notebook by the display directly on the display check it in as baggage User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC Chapter 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Congratulation on the purchase of new HCL Notebook Computer Transportation Precautions Eie To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect all i w external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors The hard disk drive s head
12. Notebook PC User s Guide TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies NOTE Specifications and information found in this guide are subject to change without notice Any changes therefore will be incorporated in future editions The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document Notational Conventions Throughout this manual the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text Note Identifies additional information that requires special attention et Warning Identifies additional information that requires special attention Tip Identifies additional information that requires special attention Caution Identifies important information that if not followed may result in loss of data or damage to the computer Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset For example Press Enter to complete When keys are joined by a plus sign press the first key and while keeping the first key down press the remaining keys finally release all the keys When necessary keys are also shown in graphics Atitle command setup item or button that you can see on the screen is shown in boldface Overview Chapter 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Chapter 2 Knowing the Parts Chapter 3 Getting Started Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 1 1 2 1 3 1 5 1 T
13. OVER THE OPENINGS e Becareful of using power supply The notebook computer has specific power requirements e Use only a power adapter approved for use with this notebook computer e While unplugging the power cord disconnectit by the plug head not by its wire User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC SSS EEE ae e Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices e Place the power cord in such a way that people can not step onit Do not place anything over the power cord e All cautions and warnings on the notebook computer should be noted e Ifthe notebook computer is not in use for a long time disconnect it from mains to avoid possible damage by transient over voltage e Never pour any liquid into openings as this may cause fire or electrical shock e Never open the body of notebook computer For safety reason the notebook computer should only be opened by qualified service personnel e Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned Storage temperature above 60 C 140 F may damage the notebook computer e To avoid any damage to the internal device you should first disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from the notebook when replacing any internal device User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC Airplane Precautions Contact your airlines personnel if you want to use the Notebook PC in the airplane Most
14. S 2 mouse The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts therefore mechanical failures can be u avoided A device driver is still required for working with some applications Moran software see amp Important l Right Click Do not use any object in place of your finger to operate the touchpad or else damage may occur to the touchpad s surface Here how to use the touchpad pointing device 1 The flat surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen To move the mouse cursor place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction If you reach the end of the pad lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad 2 To select an item click on the item by pressing the left button or by simply tapping on the surface once A light quick tap always works best To execute an item click the left button twice or do a quick double tap on the surface 3 To simulate holding the mouse button down dragging an icon or selection use the tap and drag gesture This feels much like a double click except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap Tap lift tap hold and move The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad a Important Avoid spilling any liquid on the touchpad surface and always keep the touchpad surface and pointing finger dry from sweat built up Also do not expose touchpad to any magnetic source object User s Gui
15. Turn on your computer Both the LCD panel and the monitor screen will show the display Your computer is set at default to run at simultaneous display mode User s Guide Using the Notebook PC 6 If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector and shut off the LCD display you can use the lt Fn gt lt F8 gt hot key to switch display type between LCD and external monitor Keep pressing the hot key until you get the display to external monitor only t p R a Using the External Audio System At the right side of your computer you will find the built in audio ports You can connect Microphone jacks earphone or powered speaker To connect to a audio jack 1 Locate the audio port Microphone Headphone that you want to use to the target device 2 Plug the jack into the port on the right side of the system s Note If you use external speakers and experience the sound distortion or feedback please lower the volume Some factors is caused by too close locating the microphone and speakers from each other moving away the external audio option from the unit may also help User s Guide Using the Notebook PC SSS SSS a Dolby Experience for selected SKUs only Selected models of HCL notebooks are certified for Dolby Advanced Audio by Dolby Laboratories Dolby enablement is possible only under suppo
16. access the network menu and click Disconnect or right click the icon and then click Disconnect from Curferitly connected to Network com WLANI a Access Local erly alll Click icon Disconnect or connect to another network Snow a ca By wua Network com WLANL Disconnect from Banect toa network Turn on activity animation Turn off notification of new networks Right click icon Diagnose and repair Network and Sharing Center ath Warning Security Enabled Networks You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a secure network Connecting to unsecure networks may allow unauthorized access to your computer documents websites and files etc User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Using the USB Port USB Universal Serial Bus is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices such as printers mouse keyboards storage devices joysticks digital cameras and video conference cameras etc to your notebook computer and up to 127 devices can be attached Besides USB s hot swap capability allows everything to be plugged in and unplugged without turning the system off USB 2 0 offers data transfer rate up to 480Mbps megabits per second compared to USB 1 1 devices which transfer at speeds of 12Mbps So you could know that USB 2 0 can transfer data between the computer and its peripherals 40 times faster than USB 1 1 However USB 2 0 is f
17. airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings ath Caution There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts magnetic detectors used on people walking through security checks and magnetic wands hand held devices used on people or individual items You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X ray machines However it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands Cleaning Your Computer When it is necessary to clean the plastic case and keyboard use a soft lint free cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution or use the contents of any commercially available computer cleaning kit Never use alcohol petroleum based solvents or harsh detergents to clean the notebook Also never spray any liquids directly on the computer case keyboard or screen If the liquid crystal display LCD screen has become smeared or dusty clean the screen by first applying a mild glass cleaner to a soft clean lint free cloth and gently wipe the glass Never apply liquids directly on the screen surface Moreover do not use paper towels to clean the display screen Paper can scratch the display screen matte User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Noteboo
18. becomes thinner or fatter the recognition success rate may be lowered User s Guide Using the Notebook PC e The fingerprint for each finger is different and unique Please ensure that only the registered or enrolled fingerprint or fingerprints are used for identification Fingerprint sensor limitations e The finger print sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints e A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration e Therecognition success rate may differ from user to user e _HCLdoes not guarantee that is fingerprint recognition technology will be error free e HCL does not guarantee that the fingerprint sensor will recognize the enrolled user or accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times HCL is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of this fingerprint recognition software or utility User s Guide Using the Notebook PC The fingerprint reader and Protector Suite Software allow you to Access or Lock your computer Protect sensitive files Display and file your favorite web pages Fill in frequently used dialogs Run your favorite applications zhe Warning If you set passwords for any of the security modules NEVER forg
19. d reusing Refer battery tips which care with the machine Power Options have been disabled Go to the Control Panel in Windows and re enable the options The computer feels Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent Fan intakes are too hot not blocked If this doesn t cool it down put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour Make sure the computer isn t sitting on a thermal surface Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered onin a travel bag may cause the Vent Fan intakes to be blocked eo User s Guide Troubleshooting You forget the boot password If you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your service representative for help aths Warning could be serious If you choose to set a boot password If supported NEVER forget your password The consequences of this The sound cannot be heard or the volume is very low The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume Control Panel in the Windows taskbar or use the key combination Fn keys gt Unwelcome numbers appear when typing If the LED 9 is lit then Num Lock is turned ON The system never goes into a power saving mode Power Options features are not enabled Go
20. de Using the Notebook PC Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive If not properly cared for it can be easily damaged Take note of the following precaution e Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease e Donottouch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet e Donotrest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons e Donotscratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard object 8 Note The touchpad responds to movement not to force There is no need to tap the surface too hard Tapping too hard does notincrease the responsiveness of the touchpad The touchpad responds best to light pressure User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents pictures and other files to various data storage devices This Notebook PC has the following storage devices e Expansion Card e Optical drive e Flash memory reader Expansion Card One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one Express card 34mm expansion card This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2 0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards Inserting an Expansion Card 1 If there is an Express card socket protector remove it using the Removing an Express card instructions below 2 Insert the Express card with the
21. ebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC Cover Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use ee Ce User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC SSS EEE aT Important Safety Instructions Portable computers take the most beating from end users This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety e Before cleaning the notebook computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies i e AC adapter car adapter and so on e When cleaning do not use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning Instead use moisture sheet or a cloth for cleaning e Use your Notebook where the socket outlet is nearby and easily accessible e Please keep the notebook computer away from humidity e Lay the notebook computer on a reliable surface when installing Adrop or fall may cause injury e The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence the notebook computer can be protected from overheating DO NOT C
22. em when your computer appears not to be working e Power Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet If plugged into a power strip make sure it is actually working Check the LED Power amp Communication Indicators to see the computer s power status Connections Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections battery adapter anywhere en Ca User s Guide Troubleshooting M e Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode use power button to wake up the system e Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F5 and Fn F6 keys to adjust the brightness e Display Choice Press Fn F8 to make sure the system is not set to external only display e Boot Drive Make sure there are no disc and or USB storage devices in any connected drive this is a common cause of the message Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart e Check to see if the problem persists when all the external devices are removed e Check to see if your keyboard is operational by pressing and holding any key e Be sure you have not performed an incorrect setting on the hardware devices in the BIOS Setup utility A faulty setting may cause the system to misbehave If you are not sure of the changes you made try to restore all the settings to factory defaults e Be su
23. et objects Keep sensor surface dry and free of water vapor e Do not touch the sensor with a soiled finger Minute foreign particles on a soiled or dirty finger may scratch the sensor e Donot paste sticker or write on the sensor e Donottouch the sensor with a finger or any object with built up static electricity User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Observe the following before you place your finger on the sensor whether for fingerprint enrollment registration or recognition e Wash and dry your hands thoroughly e Remove static electricity form your finger by touching any metal surface Static electricity is a common cause of sensor failures especially when the weather is dry e Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate e Soaked or swollen finger e g after taking bath e Injured finger e Wet finger e Soiled or oily finger e Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate e Enroll two or more fingers e Enroll additional fingers if recognition failure occurs often using enrolled fingers e Check your finger condition Changed conditions such as injured rough extremely dry wet soiled dirty soaked swollen fingers may lower the recognition success rate Also if the fingerprint is worn down or the finger
24. et your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Fingerprint Reader Module If you have included the fingerprint reader in your purchase option you will need to install the driver as per the instructions below Make sure you have administrator s rights to your computer and have a Windows password enabled for full security protection Before beginning the enrollment process it is recommended that you go through the fingerprint tutorial To run the tutorial click Start gt Programs All Programs gt Finger Print gt Help amp Reference after installing the driver Note Help amp Manual Right click the taskbar icon E l to bring up the menu to select Help User Enrollment 1 If you have not set a Windows password you will be prompted to do so note If you have not set a password Finger Print cannot secure access to your computer 2 Click Start gt Programs All Programs gt Finger Print Software gt User Enrollment or double click the finger print icon on the taskbar 3 On the first run of the program you will be asked to fill up the Windows logon settings 4 You will then be prompted to enter your Windows password 5 Click OK 7 Click any of the finger that appears on the screen to begin the registration process for that finger The
25. horoughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components or software programs If possible go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs e _ Don t over complicate things The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and removing devices and restarting where necessary will often find the source of a problem although this may be time consuming 5 4 User s Guide Troubleshooting M Problem Possible Cause Solution The battery LED power indicator CI is blinking Low Battery Plug in the DC power source If the computer doesn t start up Red i immediately turn it off then on again You are losing battery The system is using too much power If your OS has a Power Options power too quickly scheme check its settings You may also be using an Card USB device external device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make time is shorter than sure the battery is fully discharged and recharge it completely before expecte
26. hot key to switch off Wireless and Bluetooth simultaneously Connecting to a Wireless Network Make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on 1 Click the taskbar wireless icon and then click Connect to a network or right click the icon and then click Connect to a network 2 In the Show list click to choose Wireless from the drop down menu NakGcnnacea Connect to a network f Wireless networks are available Turn on activity animation Turn off notification of new networks 5 Diagnose and repair Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center Network and Sharing Center User s Guide Using the Notebook PC a aT 3 Alist of currently available networks will appear 9 Note Network and Sharing Center You can also use the Network and Sharing Center control panel in Windows Network and Internet to connect to any available wireless networks 4 Click a network and then click Connect 5 If you do not see a network you want to connect to click Set up a connection or network a list of options will appear allowing manual searching and creating a new network User s Guide Using the Notebook PC 6 Move the cursor over the taskbar icon to see the connection status see below currently connected to Network com WLAN A y ol Access Local only 7 To disconnect from the wireless network you can click the taskbar wireless icon and then select Connect or disconnect to
27. hz or 5 Ghz frequencies depending of the card specifications The optional built in wireless LAN is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802 11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards The optional built in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point But this depends upon the environmental conditions like presence of high magnetic and electrical field etc To provide efficient security to your wireless communication the optional built in wireless LAN comes with a 64 bit 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA features User s Guide Using the Notebook PC If you have included an PCle Wireless LAN card make sure that the Wireless LAN module is on before installing the driver Use the Fn F2 key combination to toggle power to the Wireless LAN module Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated alls Warning Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the Fn F2 key combination to toggle power to the WLAN module and check the indicator to see if the module is powered on or not or use aeroplane
28. ing like that of desktop monitors without any harmful radiation or flickering so itis easier on the eyes Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids use plain water if necessary to clean the display panel als Warning The display panel is fragile Do not to bend or press the panel Audio Speakers The built in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich vibrant sound results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers Audio features are software controlled en CY User s Guide Knowing the Parts CO Status Indicators top Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions See indicator details in Chapter 3 Getting started Function Switches Function switches control various functions operations for the Notebook PC See details for the switches in Chapter 3 Getting started Keyboard The keyboard provides full sized keys with comfortable travel depth at which the keys can be depressed and palm rest for both hands One Windows function key is provided to help ease navigation in the Windows operating system Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or
29. k PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Read the later pages for detailed information on using your notebook PC 3 Open the Display Panel 4 Turn ON the Notebook PC amp Important When opening do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break Never lift the notebook PC by the display panel User s Guide Knowing the Parts Chapter 2 Knowing the Parts Basic details of the Notebook PC Top side The notebook computer is compact with features on every side First look at the inside of the system The following sections describe inside features User s Guide Knowing the Parts SSS a Ee Camera on selected models The built in camera allows picture taking or video recording Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications Camera Indicator The camera indicator indicates whether the built in camera is in operation or not Microphone Built in The built in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Display Panel The Notebook PC uses an ultra clear fat panel which provides excellent view
30. nection on selected models Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth enabled devices Examples of Bluetooth enabled devices may be Notebook PCs Desktop PCs mobile phones and PDAs 2s Note If your Notebook PC did not come with built in Bluetooth you need to connect a USB or Express Card Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth To send a Data File 1 Power on the Bluetooth by pressing Fn F2 then Bluetooth will be enabled 2 Rightclick on Bluetooth tray icon and select send a file option 3 Bluetooth file transfer wizard will be opened browse amp select the device the file need to be sent 4 During file sending the machine will ask for passkey amp use passkey to connect the other machine if required O User s Guide Using the Notebook PC SSS EEE 5 Then selectthe sending and give send file To Receive a Data File 1 Power on the Bluetooth by pressing Fn F2 function key or Hot Key Right click on the Bluetooth tray icon is select Receive a file Waiting for a connection form another computer or device dialog box will appear Then send the file from other machine to this machine a fF oN Acceptthe sentfile 29 Note While receiving file select receive a file from tray icon before selecting this you shouldn t send file from other machine PC Camera Module on selected models The 1 3Megapixel or 2 0Megapixel Megapixel will vary according
31. nger which you want to delete From the list select gt Delete HotFinger option ae 2 Now the HotFinger will get deleted W fi B Note You can t delete the registered finger that remains at last Instead of that you can change the Windows Logon settings or uninstall the FingerPrint Software in the control Panel User s Guide Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Overview When you have any problems with your computer before consulting your service representative you may want to try to solve the problem yourself This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions This can t anticipate every problem but you should check here before you panic If you don t find the answer in these pages make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried everything and the system still won t cooperate try turning it off for a few minutes and then reboot You will lose any unsaved data but it may start working again Else approach for your service representative Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a probl
32. oa 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T hub nota BASET4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 1000 Mbps Full Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user intervention is required Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted Pair Ethernet TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone connectors If connecting two computers together without a hub in between a crossover LAN cable is required Fast Ethernet model Gigabit models support auto crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built in Ethernet controller Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ 45 connectors User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Wireless LAN Connection on selected models The optional built in wireless LAN is a compact easy to use wireless Ethernet adapter Implementing the IEEE 802 11 standard for wireless LAN WLAN the optional built in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM technologies on 2 4 G
33. one Use this feature for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack 1 8 inch is used to connect the Notebook PC s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones Using this jack automatically disables the built in speakers Memory Card Reader MMC SD This Notebook PC has a built in high speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards used in devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs User s Guide Knowing the Parts ee a ees Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Power DC Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack always use the supplied power adapter lh Caution May become warm to hot when in use be sure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body Display Monitor Output The 15 pin D sub monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display User s Guide Knowing the Parts Modem Port on selected models The RJ 11 modem port with two
34. ower OFF the Notebook PC by clicking Windows Start button and click the arrowhead icon and select Shut down as Connect To Control Panel Default Programs Help and Support Sleep Hibernate Shut Down shown in figure User s Guide Getting Started a Important To protect the hard drive wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart there is a additional way to shutdown your Notebook PC Hold the power button X over 4 seconds D Important 4 Do not use emergency shutdown while data is being written doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data Power Management Options in Windows Windows Power Management provides basic power saving features In the Windows Power Options Properties you may enter time out values for display and hard disk drive Windows power manager saves power by turning off hard drive after 1 minute of inactivity and so on Also the power management settings can be found in Windows gt Control Panel gt Power options Choose the required power configuration like Sleep Hibernate Shutdown etc User s Guide Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot keys The following define the colored function keys on the Notebook PC s keyboard The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pre
35. pon the operating system versions or hardware configuration ee User s Guide Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC you will have to charge the battery pack The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power It takes a few hours to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned on The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is charged 29 Note The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage is too high Power Options The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep mode Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options For other options such as Switch User Restart Sleep or Shut Down click the arrowhead icon Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart To restart the system manually click Windows Start button and select Restart by clicking the arrow as shown in figure Powering Off In Windows Vista p
36. r use inside the computer It is up to six times faster than existing USB 2 0 amp 1394 for external storage solutions and is also hot pluggable using shielded cables and connectors up to two meters User s Guide Knowing the Parts LAN Port The RJ 45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ 11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC x C5 t N7 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives The Notebook PC s A optical drive may support compact discs CD and or digital video discs DVD and may have recordable R or re writable RW capabilities See the marketing specifications for details on each model User s Guide Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC 7 7 i S i Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack 1 8 inch can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices Using this jack automatically disables the built in microph
37. re all the device drivers are installed properly For example without the audio driver properly installed the speakers and microphone will not work e If external devices such as USB camera scanner printer do not function correctly when connected to the system itis usually the device s own problem Consult the device s manufacturer first Some software programs which have not gone through rigorous coding and testing may cause problems during your routine use Consult the software vendor for problem solving ee y User s Guide Troubleshooting M Backup and General Maintenance e Always backup your important data and keep copies of your OS and programs safe but close to hand Don t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases e g in a CD wallet e Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can You may schedule these programs to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS password e Keep copies of vital settings files such as network mail settings etc even if just brief notes Viruses e Install an Anti Virus program and keep the definitions file the file which tells your program which vi
38. rted SKUs of Windows Vista and Windows 7 only not in any other operating systems The Dolby technologies are controlled from the Dolby tab from the properties page of the speaker s playback endpoint from the sound control panel There is a box for enabling the Audio Enhancer which controls the Natural Bass High Frequency enhancer and inverse filtering on internal speakers processing and natural bass and high frequency enhancer on the headphones and external speakers The Surround Sound check box enables Dolby Headphone feature on Headphones only To use the above said Dolby settings i Right Click Volume icon in the System tray and select Playback Devices In the pop up window double click on the Speakers ii Then in the popup windows you can see these settings under Dolby tab Sorround sound will not appear if no device is connected to the Audio out jack User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Bluetooth Module on selected models Before installing the Bluetooth driver make sure that the optional Bluetooth module is on And then install Bluetooth driver from the driver CD th Warning Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the Fn F2 key combination to switch ON amp OFF the Bluetooth module Bluetooth Wireless Con
39. ruses to look for up to date New computer viruses are discovered daily and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data Anti Virus programs are commercially available and the definitions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet Be aware when e mail downloading file from internet ensure those are virus free ee CE User s Guide Troubleshooting MN Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system e Don t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing This will void your warranty e Read the documentation We can assume since you are reading this that you are looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in many cases you will need to restart the computer Always check that all the cables are correctly connected e Make sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed T
40. s only two wires telephone line 1 is used by the J modem and should have an RJ 11 connector on both ends Connect one end EAA to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket the ones found in residential buildings Once the driver is setup the modem is ready to use 9 Note 1 When you are connected to an online service do not place the Notebook PC in suspend or sleep mode or else you will disconnect the modem connections 2 The built in modem cannot be installed later as an upgrade After purchase modem and or network can be installed as express card zhe Warning Only use analog telephone outlets The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems Do not connect the RJ 11 to digital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur Caution For electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built in modem TS 5 User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Network Connection Connect a network cable with RJ 45 connectors on each end to the network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch For 100 BASE TX speed your network cable must be category 5 or better not category 3 with twisted pair wiring If you plan on running the interface at 100Mbps it must be connected t
41. ssing a key with a colored command D9 Note The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same Follow the icons instead of the function keys Fn F1 System Sleep button Fn F2 To Enable Disable the WLAN amp Bluetooth function Fn F3 To Launch E Mail application Fn F4 To Launch Internet browser Fn F5 To Decrease the brightness of LCD display Fn F6 To increase the brightness of LCD display Fn F7 To Turn off on the LCD Backlit Fn F8 To Toggle display between Inbuilt LCD and External Monitor Fn F9 To Enable Disable the Touchpad function Fn F10 Fn F11 Fn F12 Fn 4 Fn J Fn gt Pi To Mute Unmute the inbuilt speaker volume To Decrease the inbuilt speaker volume To Increase the inbuilt speaker volume To Stop the running Audio Video file To Play Pause the running Audio Video file To move next track in Audio Video applications To move previous track in Audio Video applications User s Guide Getting Started Hot Keys and Status Indicators Hot Keys 1 Power switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from hibernation Use the switch once to tun ON and once to turn OFF the notebook PC In Windows Vista this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC The power switch only works when the display panel is opened Touchpad Lock Ke
42. the drive After the CD is properly inserted data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD Using the proper software a CD RW drive or DVD CD RW drive can allow CD RW discs to be used like a hard drive with writing deleting and editing capabilities Vibration is normal for all high speed optical drives due to unbalanced CD s or CD print To decrease vibration use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD Flash Memory Card Reader This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader that can read the following flash memory cards Secure Digital SD Multi Media Card MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Pro The built in memory card reader is not only convenient but faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high bandwidth PCI bus OOA 7 SD vmc MS MS Pro L Important Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying formatting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur Safely Remove Hardware she Warning To prevent data loss use Windows Safely Remove Hardware on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card 4 9 User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Connections Modem Connection The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC s internal modem should S have either two or four wire
43. to your configuration camera module is UVC USB Video Class and uses the OS inbuilt driver and application to capture pictures Windows XP In Windows Vista and Windows 7 OS use the freeware utility provided along with the driver CD Os Note Vista OS doesn t have inbuilt webcam preview function by default But still the VolP applications video chat will have these features and work normally However a free utility is included in the driver CD for basic testing purpose only User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Security Modules Fingerprint on selected models only Fingerprint recognition is feature that enrolls your fingerprint information into the computer and helps prevent unauthorized access by others Instead of inputting password from the keyboard the following function can be carried out just by swiping the registered finger against the fingerprint sensor Points to note about the Fingerprint Sensor Due to the use of advance technology to manufacture the fingerprint sensor please abide by the following guidelines when using it Please take extra care when handling the sensor surface Failure to follow these guidelines might result in 1 damage to the sensor or cause sensor failure 2 finger recognition problems or lower finger recognition success rate e Donotscratch or poke the sensor with your nails or any hard or sharp objects e Donotpress the sensor strongly e Donottouch the sensor with a wet finger or any w
44. ully backward compatible you will be able to use a USB 1 1 device ina USB 2 0 compliant system JE Sae 5 Se e Fy Removing USB Device 1 Double click the removable device icon on the right bottom side of the taskbar 2 Select the socket from the list that you want to remove and click stop button The system then disables the function of USB device Safely Remove Hardware 3 Then you can remove the inserted USB device User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Using the External Monitor Port Your computer has a 15 pin Monitor port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor You need a display signal cable usually provided with the monitor One end of the cable must have a 15 pin connector for the system To connect an external monitor 1 Turn off your computer and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off The notebook computer must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected Although you can connect the external Monitor without power off the computer and the external monitor however it is harmful to both devices and it shortens the life of these devices 2 Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGA port of your computer Secure the cable connection with the screws provided 3 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 4 Turn on the power of the monitor 5
45. when correctly mounted s Note Itis normal to hear as well as feel the Media spinning with great intensity in the Optical drive while data is read User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Cont Removing an optical disc Emergency eject n S location vary by model Eject the tray and gently force the edge of the disc The emergency eject is located in a hole on the upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the optical drive and is used to eject the optical drive hub tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject Note Make sure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area Using the Optical Drive Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved Keep in mind the important safety instructions form your CD suppliers Unlike desktop optical drives the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle When inserting a CD itis important that the CD be pressed onto the center hub or else the optical drive tray will scratch the CD User s Guide Using the Notebook PC she Warning Ifthe CD disc is not properly locked onto the center hub to CD can be damaged when the tray is closed Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly to prevent damage A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in
46. y Pressing this button will lock disable the built in touchpad Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing and when using the notebook PC with an external mouse pointing device To unlock enable the touchpad simply press this button again Wireless Switch Wireless Models only Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth on selected models ON or OFF with an on screen display When WLAN enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth User s Guide Getting Started Status indicators D Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated when lighted Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters e g A B C When the capital lock light is OFF the typed letters will be in the lower case form e g a b c Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery s power as follows ON The Notebook PC s battery is charging whenAC power is connected OFF The Notebook PC s battery is charged or completely drained Blinking Battery power is less than 10 and the AC power is not connected
47. y on the chair and sit down with your back stretched e Relax with no strength put onto your shoulders and bend your knees comfortably e Put your wrist comfortably to keep it parallel to the desk Your eyes will feel tired easily if you cannot see the screen clearly Pay attention to the following tips and adjust the screen constantly to ensure its clear visibility Look down from a position a little bit higher than the screen Release your strength put on the shoulders O Stretch your back f Wa Bend your elbow comfortably to keep your wrist parallel to the desk Use appropriate lighting Use the same appropriate lighting that is intended for office use when you use the computer User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC Adjust the angle of the display to the position with which you can see the display clearly You won t see the screen clearly if the display reflects light In addition the visibility of the display varies with the angle due to its feature Adjust the angle of the display to ensure its clear visibility Clean the display A dusty display makes the screen hard to see clearly Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth to clean the display regularly Cover Your Notebook PC You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it from dirt water shock and scratches Ds Note The Notebook surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for Be careful not to rub or scrap the Not
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